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Related Manuals for Husqvarna 326HDA55X-Series, 326HE3X-Series, 326HE4
Summary of Contents for Husqvarna 326HDA55X-Series, 326HE3X-Series, 326HE4
- Page 1 Oper ator ′ s manual 326HD A55 X-series 326HE3 326HE4 X-series Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h understand the instructions before using the machine.
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Page 2: Key To Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. W ARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a The engine is s witched off by moving the stop hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous switch to the stop position. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. Symbols ............... Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing CONTENTS impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. Contents ..............Note the following before starting: ........ W ARNING! Under no circumstances may the INTR ODUCTION design of the machine be modified without... -
Page 4: Intr Oduction
Dear Customer , Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. -
Page 5: What Is What
WHA T IS WHA T? 326HE4 326HDA55 What is what? 1 Cutter 16 Air purge 2 Grease nipple and plug for filling lubricant. 17 Air filter cover 3 Bevel gear 18 Clutch cover 4 Blade guard (326HDA55) 19 Hand guard mounting screw (326HDA55/326HE3) 5 Shaft 20 Angle adjustment handle (326HE3, 326HE4) 6 Front handle (326HDA55/326HE3) -
Page 6: General Safety Preca Utions
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant W ARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for cutting branches and HEARING PR OTECTION twigs. -
Page 7: Machine ' S Safety Equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Mac hine ′ ′ ′ ′ s safety equipment Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. This section descr ibes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. - Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
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Page 9: Gear Housing
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwise a 1/4 turn. -
Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop Fitting the cutting head handle (326HDA55) (326HDA55/326HE3) It is important that the hedge trimmer is laid on a flat surface when you fit the cutting head. Otherwise the cutting head may 1 Assemble the hand guard and loop handle by screwing not be fitted straight. -
Page 11: Fitting The Impact Guard
ASSEMBLY Fitting the impact guard (326HE4) Fit the guard using the three screws and washers. Fit the two short screws in hole A. Tighten the screws to a torque of 4 Nm. After the machine has been in use for around 20 hours, re-tighten the screws to 4 Nm. -
Page 12: Fuel Handling
• The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- attachment when the machine is being transported or in stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- storage. -
Page 13: Fuelling
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. -
Page 14: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. Warm engine Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. -
Page 15: Working Techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Safety instructions while working IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working working with a hedge trimmer. position. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to •... -
Page 16: Basic Working Techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions after completing work Changing the hedge trimmer angle • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting (326HE3, 326HE4) attachment when the machine is not in use. • Loosen the knob on the shaft (clockwise). •... -
Page 17: Transport Position
WORKING TECHNIQUES • Tighten the knob. WARNING! Do not hold the cutting head when you adjust the angle. The blades are sharp and you could easily cut yourself. Transport position (326HE4) Once the work has been completed fold the cutting unit back against the shaft to simplify transport and storage of the hedge trimmer. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Basic setting • The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing Your Husqvarna product has been designed and at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the emissions. -
Page 19: Muffler
MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburettor Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw T, if When the carburettor is correctly adjusted the machine adjustment is necessary. First turn the idle adjustment screw accelerates without hesitation and burbles a little at maximum T clockwise until the blades start to move. -
Page 20: Cooling System
These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The difficulties. filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. -
Page 21: Gear Housing
There is a grease nipple and a plug for filling lubricant on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to fill with grease. This should be done after every 60 working hours. Use Husqvarna’s special grease, no. 503 98 96-01. -
Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. -
Page 23: Technical D Atat Echnical Data
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the hedge trimmers Husqvarna 326HDA55, 326HE3 and 326HE4 from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the standards or or other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:... - Page 24 1150036-26 ´®z+R#^¶6=¨ ´®z+R#^¶6=¨ 2005-09-23...